Arnhem

Markt 11, Arnhem (The Netherlands) 2014-2017Client VolkerWessels Integraal B.V. In collaboration with OTH architecten, Architectenbureau Fritz, Karres en Brands Landschapsarchitecten, Bartels, studioSID, DGMR and Valstar Simonis.Programme House of Province, including State Hall, conference center, offices and restaurant. Revitalization of the historic House of Province (around 16,000 m2 gfa) in combination with a new building (13,000 m2 gfa, incl. existing parking).The combination of a new building with the renovation of an existing monument will provide the Province of Gelderland with a sustainable and modern office with a historic character. A 21th century interpretation of the distinctive visual language of the monumental House of Provin... Mehr

The National Heritage Museum is an open air museum, founded at the beginning of the twentieth century to preserve memories of rural culture and traditional crafts in Holland. In niches in the wooded countryside outside Arnhem, completely furnished farmhouses, shops and workshops from different parts of the country have been brought together. A visit is certainly educational, but today it has to be an attraction as well. To achieve this broader concept a new exhibition building was needed to display the splendid collection, making the museum less dependent on fair weather. With this in mind, Mecanoo has viewed its task as twofold – to provide practical facilities, while also appealing to the public’s imagination. Mehr

Rijnstate has been paying more and more attention to healing environments since 2008. The healing environment concept originates from the USA and its basic principle is that a carefully designed environment has a beneficial effect on the well-being of the patient. The advantages include a generally shorter hospital stay, reduced medication requirements and a better experience for the patient. The Rijnstate Hospital aims to offer its patients a transparently organized environment without stress factors. Color and art - at floor level as well as on the walls - provide a pleasant distraction. Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands Architect: Atelier René Knip General & building contractor: BAM Flooring contractor & installation: Verag BV Fl... Mehr

Piet Paris: “In the room designs we aimed for a balance between aesthetics and craftsmanship, and between the natural, sustainable materials and using them in an unexpected way. Originality, that’s what it was about.” Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Architect: Nexit Architecten Addie de Boer Interior architect: Studio Piet Paris Amsterdam General contractor: Kuipers Bouw Arnhem Flooring contractor: M2M3 Velp Commissioned by: Dormio Flooring material: 450m2 Unexpected Nature, Corklinoleum, Bulletin Board Photos: Erik Poffers Mehr